Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.45
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 3978

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

4/11/2010 3:56:02 PM
mbam-log-2010-04-11 (15-56-02).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 116964
Time elapsed: 3 minute(s), 16 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Please download Rooter and Save it to your desktop

1. Double click it to start the tool.
   
2. Click Scan.
   
3. Eventually, a Notepad file containing the report will open, also found at C:\Rooter.txt. Post that log in your next reply.
   

Is my system clean yet??? This seems endless Here's the Rooter log...

Rooter.exe (v1.0.2) by Eric_71
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SeDebugPrivilege granted successfully ...
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Windows XP . (5.1.2600) Service Pack 3
[32_bits] - x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9, GenuineIntel
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[wscsvc] (Security Center) RUNNING (state:4)
[SharedAccess] RUNNING (state:4)
Windows Firewall -> Enabled
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Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702
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A:\ [Removable]
C:\ [Fixed-NTFS] .. ( Total:111 Go - Free:33 Go )
D:\ [CD_Rom]
E:\ [CD_Rom]
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Scan : 10:00.24
Path : C:\Documents and Settings\Maria\Desktop\Rooter.exe
User : Maria ( Administrator -> YES )
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----------------------\\ Processes
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Locked [System Process] (0)
______ System (4)
______ \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe (480)
______ \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe (528)
______ \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe (552)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe (596)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe (612)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe (788)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe (832)
______ C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe (900)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe (988)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe (1044)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE (1172)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE (1196)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe (1220)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe (1364)
______ C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe (1404)
______ C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe (1420)
______ C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe (1436)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe (1460)
______ C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe (1528)
______ C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motive\McciCMService.exe (1580)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe (1728)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe (1832)
______ C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe (1860)
______ C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe (376)
______ C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE (292)
______ C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe (512)
______ C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImage\TrueImageMonitor.exe (1012)
______ C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe (1576)
______ C:\Program Files\Lexmark X6100 Series\lxbfbmgr.exe (1712)
______ C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe (1704)
______ C:\Program Files\Lexmark X6100 Series\lxbfbmon.exe (2088)
______ C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe (2112)
______ C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe (2120)
______ C:\Program Files\Registry Mechanic\RegMech.exe (2144)
______ C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Diagnostics\diagent.exe (2184)
______ C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe (2276)
______ C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe (2728)
______ C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe (2772)
______ C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe (3388)
______ C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe (3768)
______ C:\Documents and Settings\Maria\Desktop\Rooter.exe (436)
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----------------------\\ Device\Harddisk0\
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\Device\Harddisk0 [Sectors : 63 x 512 Bytes]
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\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1 --[ MBR ]-- (Start_Offset:32256 | Length:119998577664)
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----------------------\\ Scheduled Tasks
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C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\desktop.ini
C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore.job
C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA.job
C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\SA.DAT
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----------------------\\ Registry
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----------------------\\ Files & Folders
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----------------------\\ Scan completed at 10:00.42
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C:\Rooter$\Rooter_1.txt - (12/04/2010 | 10:00.42)

Your logs are clean.

Now to get you off to a good start we will clean your restore points so that all the bad stuff is gone for good. Then if you need to restore at some stage you will be clean. There are several ways to reset your restore points, but this is my method:

• Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System tools > System Restore.
  
• On the dialogue box that appears select Create a Restore Point
  
• Click NEXT
  
• Enter a name e.g. Clean
  
• Click CREATE

You now have a clean restore point, to get rid of the bad ones:

• Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System tools > Disk Cleanup.
  
• In the Drop down box that appears select your main drive e.g. C
  
• Click OK
  
• The System will do some calculation and the display a dialogue box with TABS
  
• Select the More Options Tab.
  
• At the bottom will be a system restore box with a CLEANUP button click this
  
• Accept the Warning and select OK again, the program will close and you are done
  

To remove all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created, please do the following:
Please download OTC.exe by OldTimer:

• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click OTC.exe.
  
• Click the CleanUp! button.
  
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes.
  

Note: If any tool, file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually.

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Please download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop

• Please double-click TFC.exe to run it. (Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
  
• It will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
  
• Click the Start
  button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp
  files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute
  or two. Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
  
• Once it's finished it should reboot your machine. If it does not, please manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean.

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Download Security Check by screen317 from SpywareInfoforum.org or Changelog.fr.

• Save it to your Desktop.
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.

Thanks for your diligence, patience and knowledge! Should I remove malwarebytes too? It didn't remove this program (perhaps it should replace AVG that i removed?) and TFC is still on my desktop.

I had paid for Trendmicro's antivirus/anitspyware last year and got a virus anyway, which caused me to have to reload my OS. So, what do you recommend I use for protection? Does the Geek Task Force have a program?

Here's checkup.txt....

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.3
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8
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Antivirus/Firewall Check:
Windows Firewall Enabled!
ESET Online Scanner v3
WMI entry may not exist for antivirus; attempting automatic update.
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Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
CCleaner
Java(TM) 6 Update 18
Out of date Java installed!
Adobe Flash Player 10
Adobe Reader 9.3.1
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Process Check:
objlist.exe by Laurent
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DNS Vulnerability Check:
GREAT! (Not vulnerable to DNS cache poisoning)

``````````End of Log````````````

Please download the newest version of Java from Java.com.

Before installing: it is important to remove older versions of Java since it does not do so automatically and old versions still leave you vulnerable.
Go to the Control Panel and enter Add or Remove Programs (Programs and Features in Vista/7).
Search in the list for all previous installed versions of Java. (J2SE Runtime Environment). Please uninstall/remove each of them.

Once old versions are gone, please install the newest version.

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Keep MBAM for a scanner. You can use it at any time.

Please read the following information that I have provided, which will help you prevent malicious software in the future. Please keep in mind, malware is a continuous danger on the Internet. It is highly important to stay safe while browsing, to prevent re-infection.

Software recommendations

Antivirus/Antispyware

• Microsoft Security Essentials: this is Microsoft's free antivirus/antispyware program. It equips you with protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, rootkits, and worms. It is also light on the computer's performance. Note: when installing this, you have both an antivirus and antispyware. Make sure you also get a firewall.
  
• AVG Free: this is one of the most powerful, and easiest to use security software. The free version equips you with protection against viruses, spyware, trojans, rootkits, worms, and rogue software. Note: when installing this, you have both an antivirus and antispyware. Make sure you also get a firewall.

Firewall

• Tallemu Online Armor: the free version is just as good as the premium. I have linked you to the free version.
  
• Comodo Firewall: the free version is just as good as the premium. I have linked you to the free version. The optional security suite enhances the firewall by 40% increase. If you would like to install the suite that includes antivirus, then remove your old antivirus first.
  
• PC Tools Firewall Plus: free and excellent firewall.

Note: Please keep ALL of these programs up-to-date and run them whenever you suspect a problem to prevent malware problems.

Resident Protection help
A number of programs have resident protection and it is a good idea to run the resident protection of one of each type of program to maintain protection. However, it is important to run only one resident program of each type since they can conflict and become less effective. That means only one antivirus, firewall, and scanning anti-spyware program at a time. Passive protectors such as SpywareBlaster can be run with any of them.

Rogue programs help
There are a lot of rogue programs out there that want to scare you into giving them your money and some malware actually claims to be security programs. If you get a popup for a security program that you did not install yourself, do NOT click on it and ask for help immediately. It is very important to run an antivirus and firewall, but you can't always rely on reviews and ads for information. Ask in a security forum that you trust if you are not sure.

Securing your computer

• Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
  
• hpHosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad sites. This prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1, which is your local computer's loopback address, meaning it will be difficult to infect your computer in the future.
  

Please consider using an alternate browser
Mozilla's Firefox browser is a very good alternative. In addition to being generally more secure than Internet Explorer, it has a very good built-in popup blocker and add-ons, like NoScript, can make it even more secure. Opera is another good option.

If you are interested:

• Firefox may be downloaded from here: http://www.getfirefox.com
  
• Opera is available here: http://www.opera.com/download/
  

See this page for more info about malware and prevention.

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If you would like to make a small donation, please see the link in my signature below.

If you ever need help in the future, feel free to come back to this site for any computer issue, and we shall help.

What about TFC, Registry Mechanic, Security Check, & Carbonite online backup setup all on my desktop? They did not get removed with the programs I ran to remove the programs you had me install. Should I manually uninstall any/all of them?

*unistalled old java and downloaded new version
*reloaded AVG (this won't conflict with MBAM?)
* installed PC Tools Firewall +
*installed FireFox (use to have it, but was trying to free up space)
*I do regular updates/set to automatic
*loaded hphosts too; however I noticed Internet runs slower. They give instructions to correct this issue. They say I should turn off dns server, but I don't know what that is, and therefore am reluctant to do so. What should I do???

Thanks again

Go ahead and delete those programs.

No. No conflicts with MBAM.

Before we turn off the DNS, how is your computer running overall? Good?

Do you browse safely?

I uninstalled hphosts, but received a message saying "some parts could not be removed" and had to be deleted "manually". Everything was running great until I loaded hphosts. Now its hit or miss to get on the Internet or use my Outlook program. I see the file "HOSTS" in my "etc" folder, however when I try to delete it it gives me a message stating its being used by another program and therefore I have exit that program in order to delete..blah blah. I sent an email to hphosts asking how to remove their file. Do you know??? It really is interfering with my Internet/email, and I'm not confident enough to screw around in that part of my system, i.e. DNS.

My system scans clean, so that's cool; and I was able to delete the other programs you gave me clearance to remove.

Thanks again for helping.

Steven from hphosts walked me through the removal of "HOSTS". My computer is great now! Thanks.

Good.